1: Living in the City | Andrew Marr’s Megacities

Duration: 57'44''

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Synopsis

Documentary in which Andrew Marr looks at how people live in five of the world's biggest megacities: London, Dhaka, Tokyo, Mexico City and Shanghai.

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Eating and Sleeping in a Slum | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Eating and Sleeping in a Slum | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'23''

Andrew Marr talks to a family about their experiences of living in a slum.

Living in Dhaka's Slums | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Living in Dhaka's Slums | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'01''

Andrew Marr visits Dhaka's slums and investigates their organised layout and social structure.

Loneliness in Tokyo | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Loneliness in Tokyo | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 3'41''

Andrew Marr talks to Tokyo residents about isolation and reclusiveness.

Rural to Urban Mass Migration | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Rural to Urban Mass Migration | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 3'30''

Shanghai continues to grow and develop with mass migration of people from rural environments to the city.

Shanghai Demolition | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Shanghai Demolition | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'43''

Andrew Marr investigates demolition in Shanghai and talks to a family who are losing their home and being relocated.

Skyscrapers and Tourism | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Skyscrapers and Tourism | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'59''

Andrew Marr investigates the construction of London skyscraper the Shard.

Tokyo's population Problem | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Tokyo's population Problem | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 3'33''

Andrew Marr visits a new type of space conscious housing in Tokyo.

Unplanned Mexico City | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Unplanned Mexico City | Andrew Marr's Megacities

BBC One | 2011 | 2'51''

Andrew Marr explores the vast and contrasting urban experience of Mexico City.

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BBC Two | 2017 | 3'25''

Earthquake protection in Mexico City's building design.

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BBC Two | 2017 | 6'10''

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BBC Two | 2017 | 2'49''

Dan Snow investigates how Mexico City's police work from the sky.

Earthquake prediction | World's Busiest Cities

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BBC Two | 2017 | 2'24''

The vital importance of earthquake prediction in Mexico City.

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BBC Two | 2017 | 3'25''

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Episode 2 | China on Four Wheels

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BBC HD | 2012 | 58'52''

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Episode 2 | Kevin McCloud: Slumming It

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